The heartbroken family of Charlie Kirk, the 21-year-old found deceased in a river last month, have publicly shared the poignant arrangements for his final farewell. The funeral service is set to be a deeply personal tribute to the young man's life.
The ceremony will be held on Friday, September 29th, at St. Peter's Church on Green Lane in Walsall, Charlie's hometown. A subsequent committal will take place at Streetly Crematorium, allowing friends, family, and the community to pay their respects.
In a moving statement, his family expressed their profound grief, describing Charlie as a 'much-loved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin' whose absence has left an irreplaceable void. They have respectfully requested family flowers only, a common practice to manage the proceedings with dignity.
The news follows the tragic discovery of Charlie's body in the River Tame in the Pleck area of Walsall on August 25th. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene, sending shockwaves through the local community.
An inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death was officially opened and adjourned at the Black Country Coroner's Court in Oldbury this week. The legal process will continue as authorities work to establish a full understanding of the events that led to this tragedy.
